PUBLIC ART
In an effort towards beautification and to create a visual stimulating community,
BFF implements annual public art projects within Omaha and Lincoln, working regularly with community members, building owners, city officials, and both local & national artists.
BFF implements annual public art projects within Omaha and Lincoln, working regularly with community members, building owners, city officials, and both local & national artists.
Are you an artist that wants to create public art?
Are you a building owner or advocate that would like to facilitate a public art project?
Email us at info@bffomaha.org!
Are you a building owner or advocate that would like to facilitate a public art project?
Email us at info@bffomaha.org!
First Friday OUTDOORS
First Friday OUTDOORS (FFO) provides monthly community building and arts engagement in safe manners that provide social distanced experiences, interaction, and education. Event-goers have the opportunity to safely participate at home through online and virtual offerings or in-person through social distanced outdoor experiences.
Download the FFO guided walking tour & info brochure BELOW :)
Download the FFO guided walking tour & info brochure BELOW :)

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Visit the Douglas County Health Department
for the latest COVID-19 resources
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP1615
awarded to Douglas County by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
awarded to Douglas County by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Victor Lopez + David Manzanares
Coming Soon! 2022
PRIDE Murals 2022
Banner Project
2021
Banner Artist Talk: Nathaniel Ruleaux
Take the TOUR yourself!Download our self-guided tour map below!
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Social Justice Murals (24th Ave & Farnam)
2020-2021
BFF provided assisted in the 15’H x 115’L "Social Justice" mural project on 24th Ave & Farnam (downtown Omaha), that advocates for homelessness, the Black community, the Indigenous community, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, immigration, violence against women, environmental justice, gender equality, and mental illness. Artists involved were Trudy Swanson, Sarah Rowe, Alex Jochim, Sarah Hummel Jones, Brain Tait, Ally Nelson, Mary Ensz, and countless mural assistants & friends!
We are very hopeful that by placing these issues in the public eye, via a large-scale beautiful wall of art, it will help to create a much-needed dialogue & positive change in our community.
We are very hopeful that by placing these issues in the public eye, via a large-scale beautiful wall of art, it will help to create a much-needed dialogue & positive change in our community.